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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and economic inequality. Ocasio-Cortez is known for her grassroots campaigning and her ability to mobilize young voters, making her a prominent figure in the progressive wing of the party.

Apr 30, 2019

Ms. Mason was released from prison, and she thought that she was eligible to vote.

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Apr 29, 2019

Dr. Goldstein, according to your written testimony, the last five years have been the hottest days on record for air and ocean temperatures.

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Apr 29, 2019

$32 billion. But what does that $32 billion in neglect look like?

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Apr 29, 2019

So there are areas in the country--let's say, Dr. Holder--there are areas in the country that previously may see diseases that they've never seen before.

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Apr 29, 2019

So people just throw out the term $32 billion. That is what is owed to New York City's Housing Authority alone, $32 billion.

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Apr 29, 2019

I don't think it's surprising that we've tied your hands. We've made your job impossible, and then we're upset that we've given you an impossible standard that you haven't been able to meet.

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Apr 29, 2019

I think it is so important that that gets across, because there is no way that we can develop a plan, there's no way that I think you can develop a plan that is realistic unless we lift this burdensome requirement on you.

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Apr 29, 2019

A lot of private delivery corporations do not cover healthcare for a lot of their employees. It's extremely stressful work conditions.

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Apr 29, 2019

I would say that we created this problem. And I think that it's on us to fix it, at least in this specific respect, with retiree health benefits.

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Apr 29, 2019

Thank you. Mr. Chair, I'd like to submit to the congressional Record two documents...

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Apr 29, 2019

We are not debating whether climate change is real and we are not debating any of those attendant effects.

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